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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.82, 266.12 and 127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.82, 266.12 and 127.28 is: 175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.82 : 266.12 = 127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.82/266.12 = 127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.82x = 266.12 × 127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.82x = 33,871.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,871.12/192.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.67

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